All right, we'll just pop in and pop out real quick,
'cause I've got that Royal Squire mixer this afternoon.
Aah! I caught the bouquet! I caught the bouquet!
I caught the bouquet!
So... what kind of party is this?
Bird... Bird Day?
Bird Day Bird Day?
Doesn't it say on the invite?
Star! I'm a squire of Mewni.
I don't have time to read invites!
Seems to be some kind of kid-washing party.
-Yeah, a "baby shower."
Eh, guess someone's having a baby.
A dirty baby it sounds like,
seeing as to how they're gonna wash it.
Marco!
Hey, Mom! So, who's having the baby?
Can't you tell?
Mom?! You're gonna be... a mom?!
When did this happen?!
Oh, while you were out on Mewni.
And you're going to be a big brother!
Say hello to your hermanito-- Marco Junior!
Ohmigosh, ohmigosh, ohmigosh, ohmigosh!
Wait. What? You're naming him Marco Junior?
After you.
That's not how it works!
You don't name your son after your son!
But he's got a little mole just like you, Marco Senior.
Wow... a brother!
How have I not heard about this until now?
It's okay. You've been busy.
Point is, you're here today.
Now, give your mom a hug!
Oh, yeah, okay.
I spent 37 hours squeezing you out of my body,
and this is what I get?
Oh, I just didn't want to--
Give your mother a hug.
Okay.
Now come on! We have a baby to shower!
Whoa! I felt him kick!
We might have to find a spot for this little guy
on the Mewni Kings guard!
No, I think stealing one of our sons is enough for now, Star.
Oh, oh, oh! He's kicking
Why, yes, Marco, you may touch my stomach.
I don't feel anything.
He must have stopped.
You think that's because he doesn't like me?
I think his brain is the size of a grape.
Which reminds me, I'm gonna eat a bag of grapes
before we open presents.
Yeah, it was in that invitation you didn't read.
Oh, Gustav, you've outdone yourself again!
Oh, my gosh!
I didn't get a gift for Marco Jr.
I'm a terrible big brother.
Shh shh shh shh! Calm, Marco Sr.
I know! Why don't we pop on over to Quest Buy
and get him a little present?
Quest Buy? I don't know.
-Sure! Come on! -Whoa!
Well, we were so lonely that we decided,
"Hey, why not have a baby?"
Marco, where are you going?
Uh, I'm gonna, uh,
run out and grab some ice for the party.
But we have plenty of ice.
Yeah, but I'm gonna get
fancy ice they harvest from a glacier.
Oooh! Glacier ice.
Well, don't be gone too long.
We'll be opening presents soon.
-No problem-o. -Get out of here, tap-water ice!
You are not needed anymore!
Are you... just gonna hold your drink until Marco gets back?
For glacier ice? I will wait.
Seriously?! None of this stuff is safe for a baby!
How about Baby's First Hidden Poison Capsule?
What's safer than not having enemies
because you poisoned them all?!
I am not giving the baby a pacifier filled with magic poison.
Well, there's always a gift card?
You have 8.5 minutes until expiration.
Aah!
No! Aaah! Please! No!
No.
This gift has to be the perfect reminder of me
since I might not be around much.
Oh, I know!
"Atelier de Cobalt Ferrero."
He works in the basement?
Mr. Ferrero?
What?
Oh, your portraitness.
Eh
My friend Marco here
wants one of your legendary portraits.
Is that right, Marco?
Yeah. I'm starting to think this is a bad idea.
Oh! Rich Pigeon? Sorry didn't see you there.
-Uh, Marco, that's a portrait. !
That piece? Not even finished yet.
Wow, he's so real, I can almost smell him!
That's just the perch he posed on.
That's fowl.
Get it? 'Cause he's a bird.
It's the perfect gift!
A portrait that realistic, it's like I'll be there
with my family even when I'm not!
I know, I know. I'm very talented.
But we got a lotta work to do before the painting begins.
I have to study you closely.
I have to live with you, breathe with you, eat a lock of your hair.
The process takes weeks, maybe months.
Can't you do something faster?
No! I never compromise my work.
-650 Cash. -Sold.
You need one of these things.
A scantron?
And one of these.
What? I don't have time for a pop quiz!
It's an Essence Test, wise guy.
The abridged version of me studying you for months.
"What kind of socks do you prefer with loafers?
A: tube socks, B: ankle socks."
How is this supposed to help with a portrait?
Whatever! I don't have time for this!
Uh, Mr. Ferrero? All done.
Let's make some art!
-Let's.
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon!
Time's running out and my legs are asleep!
-Hmm.
Mwah!
She's done.
Bye, great party! And, uh, congratulations!
Marco, what took you so long?
You missed the whole party.
Yes, and where is the glacier ice?
What? Oh, uh, they were all sold out... of it.
Oh, I see.
I know I'm not always here,
so I got Marco Jr. this gift to make up for it.
Aw, how sweet.
Aw, how nice. You got us a...
-painting! -Ohh!
You paid money for that?
What are you talking about?
Whoa-ho-ho!
What the heck?!
This doesn't look like me at all!
It's like he got the proportions all wrong
and then tried to fix it by adding more detail
and more detail and more detail.
But, Marco, it did not fix it.
Well, it was a nice thought.
And then just as I take off Marco's diaper,
he pee-pees all over my shirt!
C'mon, Marco,
I thought you loved it when Dad told stories about when you were a baby.
No, I'm fine.
Uh, Marco, what's that on your face?
Huh? Oh. Did I get it?
Um... yeah, no, no, not exactly.
Marco?
Your face!
It looks like
It looks like the painting!
Oh! Ha ha, guys. I get it, the portrait stinks,
but, y'know, I was just trying to do
something that Marco Jr. could remember me by
when I was-- mrrf mrrf mrrf.
What's happening?
What's happening?!
Oh, I knew it was a bad idea to rush a magical portrait!
Marco, don't use that kind of language at the table.
Oh! Maybe if we destroy the painting,
it will break the spell.
Laser-beam blast!
Anything?
I think it's getting worse?
It's getting worse?!
Well, guess there's only one thing left to do.
Very nice.
Now if you could just turn your cheek a little to the--
Cobalt!
Look what your painting did to Marco's face.
It's getting worse!
The painting is just a reflection
of his answers in the Essence Test,
and if there's any discrepancies,
the painting will adjust you to match the portrait.
No extra charge!
Okay, there's gotta be some way to fix this.
We tried destroying the painting, but that didn't work.
True art can never be destroyed.
You'll need to take the Essence Test again,
and you must answer the questions truthfully.
I got it! What the...
Oh, no! He can't take the exam like that!
C'mon!
Don't worry, we'll take the test for you.
After all who understands the mind of a teenage boy
better than his own parents?
Mrmpf!
He's becoming the canvas. You'd better hurry.
Okay! Question one--
"Which do you prefer to ride? A: a bicycle B: a unicycle
C: a tricycle D: a Dragoncyc--"
What's a Dragoncycle?
I don't know.
Remember when Marco was little
and had that red tricycle?
He loved that!
That's it! The answer is C: tricycle!
Mrs. Diaz! We don't have much time!
We have to be really careful these answers are perfect!
That's what we're doing!
If you could get off the sheet!
-Oi! -Sorry, dear!
I am not bleeding. It is okay.
That's great! But I don't know if your answers
really capture the Marco of today.
Of course not.
The Marco of today is very frightening.
No, I just mean he's grown up--
Sure, but I know my own son.
Sorry, but The answer is D: Dragoncycle.
Marco?
Mrf. Uh-huh.
Oh, I was wrong about my own son?
This is sad.
Star, get this test done.
All right, let's do this thing.
Okay. "How old are you?
A: zero to 15 B: 16 to 25
C: 26 to 35."
-Um... -Hmm...
You two have some catching up to do.
Okay, "Have you ever worn a dress? A: Yes.
Do you prefer cornshakes or corn malts?"
Malts, duh. Next question.
And, done!
Huh?
Oh, Marco, you're beautiful again!
Thanks, Star.
Mom, Dad?
I guess we have some catching up to do.
My beautiful son is all grown up!
I should have visited more.
I don't want Marco Jr. growing up without knowing who I am.
Visit anytime, sweetie.
I mean, those scissors work both ways, right?
Snip, snip?
This is a beautiful family moment.
And I just happen to be runnin' a special on family portraits.
Uh... that'll be a no!
♪ She's a princess winning battles ♪
♪ Through the break of dawn ♪
♪ Don't worry when it's night ♪
♪ 'Cause she will keep the lights on ♪
♪ Ohh, there goes a shining star ♪
- ♪ Evil won't deter her - ♪ No, sir! ♪
♪ 'Cause magic flows through her ♪
♪ Star Butterfly ♪
♪ She is a shining sta-a-r ♪